Teacher (Year 6) in Bexhill-on-Sea

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher (Year 6) on a permanent basis to continue inspiring young minds. This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE), offering an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. This role is unsuitable for ECTs.

As our Year 6 Teacher, you will play a vital role in preparing pupils for secondary school, delivering high-quality teaching that inspires, motivates and challenges learners to achieve their very best.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have Qualified Teacher Status
• you have experience teaching in Key Stage 2, preferably Upper Key Stage 2
• you have a genuine passion for teaching and learning
• you are enthusiastic, resilient and committed to working as part of a team
• you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Katie Towers, Office Manager on office@glenleighppa.org.uk or 01424 213611.

Qualifications Skills Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and Understanding of the National Curriculum essential
• Ability to have strong/meaningful child interactions to support their early communication essential
• Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues essential
• Good oral and written communication skills essential
• Ability to plan curriculum coverage of skills and carefully sequenced sessions essential
• Excellent planning and organisational skills essential
• Ability to work as part of a team essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential
• To be able to set SMART targets when writing individual support plans (ISPs)

CPD / Training Further relevant professional studies:

• Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders essential
• Working in partnerships with parents essential
• Setting up an inspiring class that is engaging to all children's stages of development essential
• An understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity essential
• Teaching experience in more than one school
• Demonstration of experience bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
• Record of parental engagement experience
• Experience or referral to the use of ICT within the learning environment
• Recent teaching experience
• Experience/Knowledge Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Primary Curriculum essential
• An understanding that safeguarding children is central to the role and can spot signs of abuse/neglect in children essential
• Ability to report on pupil progress (observations, assessments, parental reports) essential
• Recent primary teaching experience - either EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Experience working with outside agencies to support children's progress/well-being
• Experience of supporting children with limited verbal communication
• An understanding of the pedagogy of early reading and phonics, particularly Read, Write Inc.
• To have knowledge and a keen interest in leading a curriculum area
• Knowledge of reporting behaviour/safeguarding concerns on an electronic platform

Leadership:

• Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sector essential

Glenleigh Park is a school that can offer exceptional professional development opportunities, high levels of support and the chance to make a real difference to pupils’ outcomes. We work closely with other schools in our Trust and there are many opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other. Glenleigh Park is a fun, exciting and supportive place to work. We set ourselves ambitious targets and know these can be achieved by working together. In our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2023) we were praised for our welcoming and inclusive community ethos. That is reflected in the warm, trusting relationships between staff, pupils and parents. The report said that “staff deeply care about pupils’ well-being and provide bespoke support to enable them to thrive.

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information:

• Job type: Part Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 25/09/2026 00:00
• Interview: 6 October 2026
• Contract term: AYR - All year round
• Pay grade: Main Pay Scale M3 - M6 to Upper Pay Scale UPS1 - UPS3